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Wells vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Atticus Rank #277

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Atticus more popular?

Atticus is more popular, ranked #277 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Atticus mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Wells and Atticus boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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